Easy Dinner
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Sweet Potato Kale & Quinoa Fritters
Do you have kale, sweet potatoes and quinoa hanging around? Not sure what to do with them? Try these fritters! I was on a fritter high last summer. Thinking I need that high again for 2024. Makes 18-20 / 2”mini patties or 6 / 3.5” side patties 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes steamed…… Continue reading Sweet Potato Kale & Quinoa Fritters
Happy Thanksgiving
Are you cooking? I’m going easy this year. Turkey breast, green beans, mashed potatoes, dressing (Stove Top jazzed up with celery and mushrooms), and cranberry relish.. I just read a really, really easy recipe using fresh cranberries. Tony Bourdain’s book: Appetites. It’s so easy! Basically grind all the ingredients using one ripe orange and fresh…… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Making Slaw
I just made the best slaw today! In the frig found some fennel, a few radishes, chives, red cabbage, mini peppers, carrots and cilantro stems. Inspiration was from Asian Slaws like this one: https://www.feastingathome.com/asian-slaw/ I chopped them a bit and threw them in the Ninja. Pulsed a few times and Bingo!! Cheated and used commercial…… Continue reading Making Slaw
Corn and Basil Cakes
1/2 cup whole wheat or all purpose flour 1/2 cup low-fat milk 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons canola (save one for cooking) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups fresh corn kennels (about 2 large ears or frozen) 1/2 cup chopped basil Whisk flour, milk, eggs, 1 tablespoon oil, baking…… Continue reading Corn and Basil Cakes
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Wanted to share a recipe that I should have posted last week. The temp has dropped and it almost feels like fall here. The air quality has improved, but parts of Napa are still burning. My heart goes out to the families and businesses. I was happy to read Rancho Gordo is ok. :) Who…… Continue reading Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Ahhhh! Cucumbers are in season!!! Been buying them at my small local farmer’s market for $1.50 per pound. Yes, I know they aren’t organic, but I soak ‘em in vegetable wash. I can’t be picky during COVID-19 times. I’m not allowed to pick the cucumbers I want. The vendor picks them for you. I asked…… Continue reading Refrigerator Bread & Butter Pickles
Vegan Pie Dough
from http://www.rareseeds.com 2 cups unbleached all purpose or baking flour 1 t. cinnamon (optional) 1/2 t. salt 2/3 cup coconut oil (solid state) 2-6 T. ice water Preheat oven to 350 F. Sift together dry ingredients, place in a mixing bowl. You can use a stand mixer or your bare hands for this…… Continue reading Vegan Pie Dough
POTATO SALAD
SIMPLE POTATO SALAD 2 ½ Pounds red or yellow potatoes cut into quarters ¼ large red onion, chopped fine ¼ bunch cilantro, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon pepper Boil the potatoes until tender and allow to cool before mixing. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and toss until potatoes are well… Continue reading POTATO SALAD
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